The SHOUT June arts calendar
It's officially festival season, y'all: Riverfest, Elsewhere Fest, JuneteenthICT & Wichita Pride. Plus concerts, theater, indie film screenings, art openings, drag, "creative exchanges" & lots more.
June 01, 2024
Why Wichita’s Century II is salvaged but not quite saved
Wichita’s Century II convention center and a historic library remain intact. But the story of their survival is unfinished, and it leaves lingering questions about the community and how it will make decisions about the future of its riverfront.
May 31, 2024
Revisiting ancient forms: Doug Billings at Gallery 12
In 'A Passage in Time,' the veteran printmaker and painter takes inspiration from shapes and forms found in paleontology and archaeology
May 27, 2024
Star of MTW's 'Gypsy' finds purpose both on stage and from behind a pulpit
The Rev. Dr. Karen Robu's career took an unexpected turn when she joined the ministry — but she's still one of Wichita's most respected actors.
May 24, 2024
'Legally Blonde' has Roxy’s Downtown in the pink
In the musical version of the popular rom-com, an exuberant cast and inspiring message combine for an exhilarating on-stage experience
May 22, 2024
You will never untangle this: Juan Gallardo Sánchez at Harvester Arts
In an immersive multimedia installation, the artist presents his Latinx identity as 'unsolvable'
May 20, 2024
The Keeper of the Plains turns 50
Photos by Fernando Salazar capture Blackbear Bosin's iconic sculpture, easily Wichita's most enduring symbol.
May 18, 2024
That kind of mother: Rachel Curtis at the Wichita Art Museum and Reuben Saunders Gallery
Two Wichita exhibitions — one somber, one vibrant — highlight the artist's ability to capture a wide range of emotional states
May 15, 2024
This ‘Satieday,’ a vexing premiere will unfold across Wichita
A group of Friends University faculty organized the daylong, multisite marathon performance that promises to reflect composer Erik Satie’s quirky personality.
May 13, 2024